HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes-2016-115BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF KITTITAS
STATE OF WASHINGTON
PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL
MINERS CAMP PRELIMINARY PLAT (LP-16-00002)
RESOLUTION
NO. 2016 -115
WHEREAS, according to the seventh version of the development agreement entered into by Kittitas County
and Suncadia LLC, Kittitas County Code Title 16 relating to the Subdivision of Land, and RCW 58.17, an open
record hearing was held by the Kittitas County Board of County Commissioners on August 16, 2016 for the
purpose of considering a preliminary plat known as the Miners Camp Preliminary Plat and described as follows:
The division of 8.26 acres into 24 single-family residential lots with open space tracts. The project as
proposed is to be in four phases and create lots ranging in sizeJrom.14 acres to .29 acres. There are
five open space tracts in the plat rangingJrom .36 acres to 1.03 acres. All/ots are proposed to be
served by a community water and sewer systems. The project is proposed on a site zoned Master
Planned Resort (Suncadia).
WHEREAS, public testimony was heard from those persons present; and,
WHEREAS, due notice of the hearing had been given as required by law, and the necessary inquiry has been
made into the public interest to be served by such platting; and,
WHEREAS, an open record public hearing was held by the Board of County Commissioners on August 16,
2016 and a vote was held which approved the plan unanimously; and,
WHEREAS, the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners make the following FINDINGS OF FACT and
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW concerning said proposed preliminary plat:
Findings of Fact
1. Jeff Stubbs, authorized agent for property owner Miners Camp LLC has submitted a Preliminary Plat
application to subdivide approximately 8.26 acres into 24 single-family residential lots with open space
tracts. The project as proposed is to be in four phases and create lots ranging in size from .14 acres to
.29 acres. There are five open space tracts in the plat ranging from .36 acres to 1.03 acres. All lots are
proposed to be served by a community water and sewer systems. The project is proposed on a site zoned
Master Planned Resort (Suncadia).
2. The subject property is located approximately 1 mile south of Roslyn in the Suncadia Master Planned
Resort at the intersection of Suncadia Trail Road and Swiftwater Drive. Assessor's map number: 20-15-
19000-0021.
3. Site Infonnation:
Total Project Size:
Number of Lots:
Domestic Water:
Sewage Disposal:
Fire Protection:
Irrigation District:
Site Characteristics:
North: Residential/Golf Course
South: Residential
East: Vacant/Golf Course
West: Residential/Golf Course
8.26 Acres
24
Community Water System
Community Septic System
Fire District 7
None
4. The Comprehensive Plan designation is Rural Recreation.
5. The subject property is zoned Master Planned Resort, which allows for a variety of residential densities.
6. A complete long plat application was submitted to Community Development Services on June 17, 2016 .
As per section 5.1 of the development agreement the application was sent to department heads "deemed
appropriate". A notice of application was sent to all property owners within 500 feet of the project site.
7. Based upon review of the submitted application materials including an environmental checklist, the
application was found to be consistent with Development Agreement, Environmental Impact Statement,
General Site Plans and Site Development Plan and as such no additional review is required.
8. The proposal is consistent with the goals and policies of the Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan. The
proposed subdivision will be adequately served by rural levels of service. The lots will be served by a
community water and sewage systems. Staff has conducted an administrative critical area review in
accordance with applicable law and found no critical areas impacting the project.
9. This proposal is consistent with Applicable Law with respect to KCC Title 17 zoning. The MPR zone
allows for a mixture of densities.
10. This proposal is consistent with the Development Agreement and Applicable Law with respect to the
Subdivision Code for Preliminary Plats.
11. All roads are required to meet the Development Agreement and Applicable Law with respect to Kittitas
County Road Standards.
12. No Comments were received regarding the proposal from county agencies or the general public.
Conclusions of Law:
1. As conditioned, the development meets the goals, policies and implementation recommendations as set
forth in the Kittitas County Comprehensive Plan.
2. As conditioned, this proposal is consistent with the Development Agreement and Applicable Law with
respect to federal and state laws and regulations.
3. Public use and interest will be served by approval of this proposal.
4. As conditioned, the proposal is consistent with the Development Agreement and the Applicable Law
with respect to Kittitas County Code Title 16 Subdivision, Title 17 Zoning, Title 17 A Critical Areas ,
Title 15 Environmental, and Title 12 Roads and Bridges .
Conditions of pproval
The Board of County Commissioners finds that the following conditions are necessary to protect the public's
interest.
1. The project shall proceed in substantial conformance with the plans and application materials on file
dated June 17, 2016 except as amended by the conditions herein.
2. A certificate of title of the property proposed to be platted shall be submitted with the final plat.
3 . The applicant is responsible for compliance with all applicable local, state and federalmles and
regulations, arid must obtain all appropriate permits and approvals.
4. All current and future landowners must comply with the International Fire Code.
5. It is the responsibility of the applicant to contact the Kittitas County Assessor 's and Treasurer's offices
to confirm all taxes are current prior to final plat approv al.
6. Computer sheets shall be submitted with the final plat showing the closure of plat boundaries, blocks ,
lots or any tract. It is the responsibility of the Professional Licensed Surveyor (PLS) to ensure the lot
closures are correct and accurate.
7. The Final Plat shall meet all Applicable Law requirements with respect to the Development
Agreement and Chapter 16.20 of the Subdivision Code.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED : That the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners hereby grants
preliminary plat approval to the Miners Camp Preliminary Plat (LP-16-00002) and adopts the above Findings of
Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Conditions of Approval and the same hereby is, approved with the proposed
development configuration (See Exhibit A).
DATED this &2,'1""') day of /i l.42f:l:Jnkr ,2016 at Ellensburg , Washington.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
KITTIT COUNTY, W GTON
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Greg Zempel WSBA #19125
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Exhibit" A"
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